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Japan: JAXA Successfully Launches Next-Generation H3 Rocket Into Space 2

JAXA (The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) launched its new flagship H3 rocket into space in a second attempt on Saturday, February 17, and announced that it confirmed the rocket has reached orbit as planned. The H3 lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima at 9:22 a.m., JST.

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Golf: World Wide Technology C'ship

Japan's Satoshi Kodaira tees off on the 17th hole during the first round of the World Wide Technology Championship golf tournament at El Cardonal at Diamante in Los Cabos, Mexico, on Nov. 2, 2023.

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Golf: 3M Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan plays a shot on the 11th hole during the opening round of the 3M Open golf tournament at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, on July 27, 2023.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan on July 2, 2023.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan reads the green on the fourth hole during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan on July 1, 2023.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie on the fourth hole during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan on July 1, 2023.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan plays a shot during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan on July 1, 2023.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan makes a birdie on the 10th hole during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan on July 1, 2023.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan plays a shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan on June 29, 2023.

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Golf: AT&T Byron Nelson

Japan's Satoshi Kodaira competes in the first round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on May 11, 2023.

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Yokohama Rubber signs endorsement deals with 3 golfers

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese professional golfers (from L to R) Tetsuji Hiratsuka, Azuma Yano and Satoshi Kodaira pose with their golf gear during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2014, where they signed endorsement deals with Yokohama Rubber Co. for its PRGR brand.

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Golf: AT&T Byron Nelson

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits off the third tee during the first round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament on May 12, 2022, at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.

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Golf: AT&T Byron Nelson

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits a shot on the second hole during the first round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament on May 12, 2022, at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.

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Golf: Phoenix Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan lines up a putt on the ninth green during the second round of the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2021.

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Golf: Phoenix Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan tees off on the fifth hole during the second round of the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2021.

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Golf: Phoenix Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan chips to the ninth green during the final round of the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 7, 2021.

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Golf: Phoenix Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits off the 12th tee during the final round of the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 7, 2021.

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Golf: Phoenix Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits a tee shot during the first round of the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2021.

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Golf: Phoenix Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits out of a bunker on the third hole during the first round of the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2021.

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Golf: Phoenix Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits off the 13th tee during the first round of the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2021.

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Golf: Phoenix Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan lines up a putt on the first hole during the first round of the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2021.

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Kodaira wins Japan Open Golf

Overnight leader Satoshi Kodaira of Japan sinks the winning putt on the 18th hole at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on Oct. 18, 2015, winning the 80th Japan Open Golf Championship with a four-round total of 13-under 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kodaira takes 1-stroke win in Japan Open Golf

Japan's Satoshi Kodaira holds the victor's trophy after winning the 80th Japan Open Golf Championship by a one-stroke margin over defending champion and compatriot Yuta Ikeda at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on Oct. 18, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan reacts after making a birdie putt on the 10th hole during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan, on July 1, 2021.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 10th hole during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan, on July 1, 2021.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits off the 11th tee during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan, on July 1, 2021.

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Golf: AT&T Byron Nelson

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits from the first tee during the third round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on May 15, 2021.

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Golf: AT&T Byron Nelson

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits his third shot on the 12th hole during the third round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on May 15, 2021.

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Golf: AT&T Byron Nelson

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits a shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on May 15, 2021.

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Golf: Houston Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits from the 10th tee during the first round of the PGA Tour's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2020.

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Golf: Houston Open

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan lines up a putt on the ninth hole during the first round of the PGA Tour's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2020.

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Golf: PGA Championship 1st round

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan tees off during the first round of the PGA Championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, on May 16, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Masters Tournament

World Golf Hall of Fame member Fred Couples (R) poses for a photo with Satoshi Kodaira of Japan at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2019, two days before the start of the Masters Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan plays a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 8, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan plays a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 8, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Kodaira, Olesen at Dell Match Play

Satoshi Kodaira (L) of Japan is pictured after hitting his tee shot on the 12th hole during his third group-stage match against Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark at the Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Austin, Texas, on March 29, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Kodaira at Masters

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan looks on after teeing off on the first hole of the first round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, on April 5, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Kodaira at Masters

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan tees off on the first hole in the first round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, on April 5, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Kodaira out of contention, Thomas flying in Hawaii

Japan's Satoshi Kodaira hits his third shot from just off the green on the 16th hole during the third round of the Sony Open in Hawaii, played at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu on Jan. 14, 2017. Kodaira dropped from a share of sixth place into a tie for 28th, while Justin Thomas of the United States increased his lead to seven strokes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Kodaira tied for 6th at Sony Open in Hawaii

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits his second shot on the 13th hole during the second round of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 13, 2017. Kodaira shot a 4-under 66 to finish the day in a tie for sixth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama comes out on top in Japan Open

Hideki Matsuyama (R) shakes hands with Satoshi Kodaira after holing out at Sayama Golf Club in Iruma, near Tokyo, on Oct. 15, 2016, the third day of the Japan Open. Matsuyama came out on top. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo